I haven't found any news stories yet, however the official D23 Twitter account just posted that Annette Funicello has passed away at age 70.
I'm a little speechless...
Rest In Peace Mouseketeer
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Mon, 04/08/2013 - 16:57
Rest In Peace Mouseketeer
Mon, 04/08/2013 - 18:04
RIP Annette!
Mon, 04/08/2013 - 18:09
DisZine has a brief piece up now...
http://www.diszine.com/content/breaking-news-annette-funicello-has-died-at-age-70
Mon, 04/08/2013 - 19:16
This just makes me sad. Even with all her health problems, she was always such a class act.
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Mon, 04/08/2013 - 20:07
A Disney original and a true class act. She will be missed!
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Mon, 04/08/2013 - 20:24
RIP, she will be missed.
Mon, 04/08/2013 - 20:28
M-I-C see you real soon! K-E-Y why? because we like you! M-O-U-S-E ............. Rest in peace Annette.
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Mon, 04/08/2013 - 21:16
I saw an article on the Washington Post's website earlier this afternoon, and subsequently elsewhere online.
I was a baby when the original Mickey Mouse Club debuted, and according to my mother it was my favorite TV show. (Apparently two of my first words were "Mee Mouse.")
I remember Annette from the Mickey Mouse Club and many of the Disney movies she made, and as a child I was a big fan. Later, as a teenager in the late 1960s, I saw some of her silly beach party surfer movies on TV and thought she was hopelessly square and out-of-date. Once I got that stage out of my system, I respected her and what she'd accomplished. And now, after reading her obituaries, I agree that she was a class act and showed tremendous courage during her fight with multiple sclerosis. I'm sure she and Walt Disney are having a blast right now catching up on old times.
Mon, 04/08/2013 - 21:45
R.I.P. Annette
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Mon, 04/08/2013 - 22:26
RIP Annette. 
Tue, 04/09/2013 - 00:32
I am certain that the Mouse shed a tear today. R.I.P. Annette. 
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Tue, 04/09/2013 - 01:49
Rest in peace, Annette.
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Tue, 04/09/2013 - 01:55
A class act and legendary lady. She will be missed.
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Tue, 04/09/2013 - 11:50
While her true fame was well before my time, I remember the orginal disney channel format that featurned some classic things. They really should take some time to honor her by showing some classic highlights.
Wed, 04/10/2013 - 02:10
I agree with you J. That would be a fabulous tribute to a true lady.
Fri, 04/12/2013 - 12:02
METV Tribute to Annette on Sunday 4-14:
Fri, 04/12/2013 - 15:23
R.I.P. Annette, you touched so many of us during your life.
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Sat, 04/13/2013 - 02:06
Thanks Skunk for letting us know. I'll make sure that I watch it.